Heavy Forklift Operator / Material Handler

All Things Metal LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

All Things Metal LLC is seeking a dedicated Material Handler/Forklift Operator in Chicago to contribute to a leading company in steel fabrication. This role involves material handling, receiving, and delivery assistance within a supportive work environment that promotes personal growth. Applicants should be physically fit, willing to learn, and ready to tackle diverse tasks to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Full benefits including PTO/Sick time

401K plan with Profit Sharing Contributions

Birthday and Work Anniversary perks

Incentives for first-time home buyers

Family friendly culture events

Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Budget & Financial Education Library

Additional company-wide giveaways

Qualifications

• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Be able to pass a written and practical exam for competence as a Heavy forklift operator.
• Spanish speaking a plus, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Keep production moving by assisting in staging and moving materials.
• Verify material against receiver and document damaged material.
• Stage materials for delivery in an organized manner.

Skills

Ability to lift over 50 lbs.

Ability to work outside in the heat

Willingness to learn

Reliable transportation

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Job description

Are you looking for a company to invest in your future and growth? A company that values hard work, dedication, and believes in promoting from within? This just might be the position for you!

All Things Metal is an industry leader in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection in Arizona. If you are looking to get your foot in the door at a company to learn more about the steel industry, this is a great opportunity.We are hiring for a material handler/forklift operatorto start immediately.

Our material handlerwill be at our shop in North Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements:

• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Ability to workoutside in the heat
• Ability to stand most of the shift
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Be able to pass a written and practical exam for competence as a Heavy forklift operator.
• Be able to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, and execute these tasks while maintaining positive interpersonal interactions.
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable transportation to arrive to the jobon time.
• Ability to or willingness to learn a paperless management system

Beneficialto have but not required:

• Heavy operating equipment experience
• Reach lift experience
• Combi-lift experience
• Proper hand signaling experience
• Spanish speaking a plus, but not a requirement

Duties include, but not limited to:

1)Production material handling – Most of your time will be spent in this position. Keep production moving forward by assisting in staging to appropriate rack, moving material into and out of primer departments, assisting fabrication teams with moving material in and assemblies out of the production bays.Must be comfortable moving heavy equipment over very expensive equipment.

2)Receiving – This includes verifying material against receiver. Identifying and documenting damaged material. Documenting heat # and rack location of material received. Input material into inventory management system. Average length of material to move is 40' to 50' long. Up to 7000lbs on a single forklift pick.

3) Delivery assistance – Stage materials for delivery in an organized and methodical manner so that loading of assemblies onto Semi trailers is expedited. Load materials on Semi trailers or assist with loading as required.

4) Yard organization and maintenance – This includes making sure that material is on the rack that is designated in the management software. Taking care of yard watering as required. Perform daily forklift inspections.

Benefits:

$18-$21DOE

Full benefits, including PTO/ Sick time

First- Time home buyer incentive with optional home buying references and a $500 bonus

Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Budget & Financial Education Library.

Additional company-wide giveaways

401K plan with Profit Sharing Contributions

Family friendly culture events

Birthday and Work Anniversary perks

If you're ready to start at a company with opportunity to advance, apply today and you will hear back from us soon! Please ensure a valid email is on file because that will be our first form of contact. Thank you for your interest!